El Chicano December 15 2016

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Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About A3 & A5

Colton Christmas Parade in Photos A8

Students, faculty celebrate 30th year of college program

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By Anthony Victoria

istinguished Chicano novelist Alex Espinoza, like many first generation college students, delved into adult life unprepared and lacking confidence. It wasn’t until he participated in the University of California and California Community Colleges-sponsored Puente Project that he found the bridge to success.

“This program changed my life,” Espinoza told about 200 people who attended a ceremony to commemorate the program’s 30th year at San Bernardino Valley College last Friday.

“Because of Puente, I stand here today.”

Espinoza joined dozens of acclaimed professionals and scholars to embrace the accomplishments of a program that has helped thousands of students in the span of three decades.

Founded in 1981 at Chabot Community College in Hayward, California, Puente has established programs at three middle schools, 36 high schools and 61 Puente cont. on next page

san Bernardino Valley College Puente alumnus and Chicano novelist alex Espinoza approaching the podium during Puente’s 30th annual celebration on dec. 9.

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Gloria’s Corner A3 Words To think About A5 Legal Notices A11 Opinion A4 Sports A16

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Aguilar Hosts College Student Loan Relief and Transfer Workshop

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Puente alumni danya Padilla, Bibiana Maldonado, and Marleen Melendez.

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his week, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) hosted a forprofit college student loan relief and transfer workshop for students affected by for-profit college closures. The workshop, which assisted over forty students, included presentations and assistance from Rep. Aguilar’s staff and officials from the U.S. Department of Education.

“I know firsthand how difficult it can be to afford a college education and how crushing student loan debt can feel,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “For-profit colleges have a history of suddenly closing and leaving students without degrees or means to settle their debts. This is unacceptable.

Jose Vasquez, who attended Everest College, thanked Rep. Aguilar for hosting the event and added, “It was a helpful event, I learned about a new state program for loan borrowers.”

Rep. Aguilar has hosted three college affordability workshops since taking office. His previous sessions focused on students affected by the closure of Everest College and for families navigating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process.

Rep. Aguilar’s college education was made possible through Pell Grants and part-time jobs. In addition to cosponsoring a number of bills to make college more affordable, Rep. Aguilar authored the Grace Period Alleviation (GPA) Act, which would help recent graduates by extending their loan repayment grace period, eliminating interest payments during the grace period for students with subsidized loans and allowing students to refinance their loans under certain circumstances.

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community colleges throughout the state, according to its official website.

The program focuses on three components--writing, counseling, and mentorship--to encourage students to enroll into four-year institutions and become leaders and mentors in their communities.

Specifically, the program focuses on Chicano/Latino Literature-though participation is open to students of all backgrounds.

Valley College Counselor Laura Gomez, who was instrumental in the founding of the college’s Puente program in 1986, said helping students has provided its challenges and rewards.

“I love seeing my students realize their potential. I get to help students from all paths of life--ex-gang members, ex-drug addicts, parents, and fresh-out-of-highschool youth. These are all different stories that I try to bring out of them.”

-SBVC Professor Alma Lopez on helping students.

“This is something that has to be done for the community,” Gomez explained. “There are opportunities available for everyone, but so many feel that it is not for them. It’s the successes of the students that are my rewards. It’s important to have someone believe in them.”

Espinoza, a professor of creative writing at Cal State Los Angeles, confirmed that he was among those in need of guidance.

The 45-year-old recalls the crossroads he faced as a student at San Bernardino Valley College.

“At the time I didn’t know my life was in danger,” Espinoza said. “Until Laura and [English professor] Judith [Ashton] had the courage to show me what my life was lacking.”

After successfully completing his time in the Puente Project and receiving an Associate Degree from the college in 1994, Espinoza returned to the college after unsuccessful attempts of finding employment in the film industry.

Espinoza said fellow Puentista and current Puente English professor Alma Lopez provided him with support and motivation.

From there, the two formulated a bond that provides a representation of familia--one of the main values Puente instills in its participants.

“Here I was coming back, unsure of things. But here came Alma,” explained Espinoza. “She became such a wonderful friend, such a wonderful confidant. It thrills me to know that you’re here now--continuing the job that Judith and Laura started.”

For Lopez, who was dissuaded by high school teachers from attending college, reading Chicano/Latino Literature helps students see “shades” of themselves in education.

“I love seeing my students realize their potential,” Lopez said.

“I get to help students from all paths of life--ex-gang members, ex-drug addicts, parents, and fresh-out-of-high-school youth.

These are all different stories that I try to bring out of them.”

Cal State San Bernardino student Danya Padilla, who participated in Puente during the 2014-15 academic year, believes the program has helped her develop more confidence.

“For me it was the push I needed to keep going,” Padilla said. “I’m not afraid of what’s out there. I take everything I learned with Puente everywhere I go.”

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Community leader Judith Valles and San Bernardino Valley College Counselor Laura Gomez were both instrumental in bringing the Puente Project to the campus back in 1986.

San Bernardino Valley College English Professor Alma Lopez.

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ACLU, Generation Now to host ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop

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ndividuals who are uncertain of what civil rights they have can become informed by attending a workshop led by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU) and social club San Bernardino Generation Now. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino.

In an era of mass surveillance and policing, the ACLU and partnering social groups believe it is

essential for the community to be aware of their civil protections.

“These workshops will not only empower those who attend but will also help our law enforcement officers do their jobs better,” reads a statement published by the ACLU. “While we would hope that officers always act within constitutional guidelines, the fact is many officers will take advantage of those who are ignorant of their rights, often through subtle, not overt, means.”

For more information, contact the ACLU of Southern California at (213) 977-5252.

Gloria’s Corner

In The Pursuit Of Eternity at the Cal State San Bernardino Campus, 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino. Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm., Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., closed on Sunday and Friday. The focus of this exhibit is the ancient Egyptians' attitude toward life and death. For information call: 909.537.7373 or visit: raffma@csusb.edu

Gloria Macias Harrison Educator honored: Dr. Enrique Murillo, professor of education at California State University, San Bernardino and executive director of the Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) Summit was named Education Leader of the Year by Unidos Por La Musica (UPLM) a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic self-sufficiency and upward mobility to low-income community residents through education and the power of music. Recently both organizations partnered on the Summer Fiesta Music & Resource Fair in Ontario, attracting more than 2,500 people. Dr. Murillo received the award at the UPLM's Christmas Ball Gala earlier this month. Congratulations/Felicitaciones!

SBPD Grant: The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) awarded the San Bernardino Police Department a $430,000 grant for a year-long program of special enforcement, public education and awareness to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. This grant will help the police department do educational presentations, do more safety enforcement, DUI checkpoints and other specialized training in its effort to reduce the number of pedestrian, bicycle, distracting technologies, drunk and drug-impaired driving incidents. Congratulations!

Art Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars: Exhibits & Theatre:

Now - January 15 - San Bernardino County Museum presents Over Here, Over There: In Times of War. This exhibit not only honors those who made sacrifices made by the soldiers in the conflict but also those making sacrifices on the home front.

Now - July 31, 2017 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents Journey To The Beyond: Ancient Egyptians

Now - December 10 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents "Volcanos, Wrecks, Riots, Nudes and Mythology: The Art of Edward Hagedorn" at the Cal State San Bernardino campus, 5500 University Parkway. The exhibit presents the major themes important to the artist, many of which still resonate today, including his reflections on landscape and the horrors of war. For information call: 909.537.7373 or visit: raffma@csusb.edu Save the Date:

Parade of Lights - Colton & Loma Linda - December 15 - 21 The Colton and Loma Linda Fire Departments present the annual "Parade of Lights" in eight separate nights to cover the neighborhoods in their cities. At dusk decorated Fire units will caravan throughout Neighborhoods escorting Santa and distributing candy canes.

Parade Schedule: Colton: Thursday, December 15 - La Loma and South Colton Friday, December 16 - Cooley Ranch area Saturday, December 17 Reche Canyon Loma Linda: Tuesday, December 20 – South end (Barton to the north, Laurel to the east, Beaumont to the south

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Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 16725 Valencia Ave., Fontana. In cooperation with community partnerships 500 turkeys and bags of food will be given away in addition to toys.

Ho Ho Parades - San For information call: Amanda Bernardino - December 13, 14 Vann (amanda@yvyla-i.e.org) or Lisa Harper ([harper@yvyla& 15 The Community Ho Ho Parade i.e.org) at 909.723.1695 Organizing Committee presents three evenings of parades with de- Saturday, December 17 - the parture and arrival parties for San Bernardino Symphony presfamilies in the San Bernardino ents Home for the Holidays at area. Parade routes and informa- 7:30 p.m. at the California Thetion are available at: www.ho- atre, 562 W. 4th Street. Music sehoparade.com and for lections featured include Ludwig information on car entries call Van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 Deb Marley at: 909.800.8211 in D minor "Ode to Joy"; Jeffrey Tuesday, December 13 - the Ho Biegel, Hanukkah Fantasy; Piotr Ho Parade starts at the Little Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Selections League Headquarters, 6707 Little from the Nutcracker, Morton League Drive at 6 p.m. A depar- Gould, Senate of Carols, and Irvture party with light refreshment ing Berlin, White Christmas. A starts at 5:30 p.m. The Wildwood chorus will add to the festivities Park Association is hosting the and attendees are urged to arrive HoHo Parade Arrival Party from an hour early to meet the com4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wild- posers courtesy of Inland Valley wood Park, 536 E. 40th Street, Repertory Theatre Company, hear San Bernardino. Activities in- Carolers from San Bernardino clude: games for all ages, music, Valley College's Voci Soli and food and a free movie (The Secret meet the musicians at a post-conLife of Pets) at dusk with Santa cert reception. For tickets call: arriving around 8:00 p.m. Partic- 909.381.5388 ipants are asked to dress warmly.

Wednesday, December 14 - the Saturday, December 17 Ho Ho Parade starts at Blair Park, United Nations of Consciousness 1466 W. Marshall Blvd at 5:30 presents S.TE.M Fair and Toy with Departure Party of cookies Giveaway at the Anne Shirrells and apple cider sponsored by the Community Center, 1367 N. CalBlair Park and Muscupiabe ifornia Ave, San Bernardino from Neighborhood Association with 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event parade at 6:00 p.m. It will end at hosted by 6th Ward CouncilLytle Creek Community Center. woman, Bessine LittlefieldThe Arrival Party sponsored by Richard, will guide participants the Amtrak Neighborhood Asso- through various fun learning staciation and San Bernardino Valley tions to engage in STEM related College will include with a free activities. Games and ornament movie (Zootopia) refreshments, making will also be featured. candy and Santa arriving around Toys available for all ages, one 8:00 p.m. toy per child and child must be Thursday, December 15 - the present on a first come, first serve Ho Ho Parade starts at the San basis. To RSVP for priority visit: Bernardino Train Station, 1204 freetoys.eventbrite.com. For inW. 3rd Street at 5:30 with a De- formation email info@unclife.org parture Party sponsored by the or text 909.913.4520 San Bernardino History and Train Museum with cookies and hot Saturday, December 17 - Cecocoa with parade at 6:00 p.m. cilia's Taste of Life presents the The parade ends at the Perris Hill 4th Annual Toy Drive at the Senior Center. The Arrival Party American Legion Post, 1401 Vetsponsored by the DMV Neighbor- erans Way, Colton from 11:00 hood Association will feature the a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission to movie (Finding Dory), refresh- this event is a toy valued at $10 or ments and Santa arriving around more or a $10 donated. The event features DJs, food, opportunity 8 :00 p.m. drawings, live music and more.

Saturday, December 17 Young Visionaries Youth Leader- Saturday, December 17 - Cofship Academy presents its 11th fee Nutzz presents the 3rd Anand Oakwood to the west) Wednesday, December 21 – North end (California to the east, Rosewood to the north, Anderson to the west and Barton to the south)

nual Joy for Jackets from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at 119 E. Foothill Blvd.

Rialto. Meet with Santa, kid's activities, free milk and cookies are featured. Jackets are preassigned.

For information call: 909.874.2222

Sunday, December 18 - the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation will hold its 2nd Free Food Giveaway at Indian Spring High School, 650 Del Rosa, San Bernardino from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This event will be arranged like a market and will feature fresh fruit and vegetables.

It will be First-Come, FirstServed and no registration needed. Recipients must bring their own shopping bags. The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation expects to serve 500 families.

Tuesday, December 27 Friends of Milpa present a workshop entitled "Protest Posters and Puppet Making” from 12:00 (noon) to 5:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 503 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino. Participants in this advocacy poster and puppet workshop are asked to bring their own supplies and enough to share. The protest poster is an artistic form of community based media usually created on paper averaging 11" x 17". In addition to creating posters, there will be a slide show of humorous, poignant and inspirational posters. Those interested in making puppets will need bamboo poles 6 to 10 feet long. This free event is an excellent opportunity to converse and network while involved in a creative process. To register and for more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events /802310609871891/ Favorite Quote:

"Scientists have discovered that the small, brave act of cooperating with another person, of choosing trust over cynicism, generosity over selfishness, makes the brain light up with quiet joy" -Natalie Angier

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By Anthony Victoria

Puente Project continues to ignite passions among students

Not all paths to success are straightforward.

I was struggling at this point six years ago--facing difficulties establishing myself as a disciplined student, while also trying to convince family that attending college was a wise decision.

Fortunately, the Puente Project-the great mentorship, counseling, and peer support program at San Bernardino Valley College-provided me with the motivation to continue forward in my educational trajectory. However, students continue to fall through the cracks because many feel they are not good enough for school.

Students of all backgrounds can utilize the resources offered through Puente to achieve success. For many, the University of California and California Community Colleges-sponsored program is an outlet for academic excellence and identity formation.

As current Valley College English professor Alma Lopez expressed to me during an interview on December 9, “Puente saved my life.” In the span of three decades, the Puente Project has rescued thousands of others as well. It is essential that the community continue to promote, endorse, and fund this transformational program.

Whereas some students benefit from substantial backing beyond high school, many first generation undergraduates lack that same support.

More specifically, AfricanAmericans and Latinos are left behind in regards to higher education. Approximately 37 percent of individuals belonging to these two ethnic groups complete a bachelor’s degree, according to the Pew Research Center. In addition, young Latino students are less likely to attend a four-year college, attend school fulltime, and attend a selective college.

Hence the creations of programs such as Puente serve as

channels for personal growth and confidence building. Providing this kind of help will play a vital role in shaping the future leadership in our region, while continuing to help low-income, non-traditional students navigate through college.

And according to the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU), specific programs and resources have contributed to the retention of underrepresented students and contributed to higher success rates. It simply comes down to making students believe that education is attainable and relatable to their everyday lives.

Puente’s writing component requires students to read Chicano Literature and discuss works in significant detail. For example, when reading Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima--a novel that covers the influence of indigenous and Spanish culture on selfidentity--students may be adept at completing an assignment that relates to their own upbringings.

In addition, the program’s counseling and mentoring pieces are tailored for students. Individuals are able to meet their Puente counselor at the Liberal Arts building, as opposed to going through the rigorous process with the counseling department.

Mentors are assigned to students based on their career interests.

Such strategies will not result in dropout rates dropping to zero among African-American and Latino students. Nonetheless, it contributes to the creation of civic leaders, prominent leaders, and important scholars within these fragmented communities.

In the next 30 years, the Puente Project at San Bernardino Valley College will ignite the passions of students that need a little push to get on track.

It did for one student, who at one point didn’t fathom the idea of going to college. Because of Puente’s influence, I worked endlessly to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree. Now I’m striving to receive a Master's Degree. Si se pudo, Professoras Laura Gomez, Mary Copeland, and Alma Lopez. Y si se puede!

As puentistas, it is our responsibilities to ensure we continue to motivate students to utilize the power of the pen to further improve our society.

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2016 Presidential Election was quite Memorable

he 2016 Presidential election was definitely a memorable one for my family. I went to sleep on November 8th in dismay of the choice our country had made.

Donald Trump had successfully become the president elect of the United States of America.

My phone had not stopped ringing with text messages from family member across the country and outside of the country. They could not believe the end results of the election and neither could I.

Shorty after the results were announced, I could hear the tone of fear in my family's voice. They were all scared of what their future entailed with the announcement of the president elect of the United States of America. Trump has promised all of us a plan to make America first again, which included various methods of removing illegal immigrants from our country.

My family, assuming I have many of the answers to their questions in regards to our new president, did not hesitate to ask me what did I think was going to happen next. Will Donald Trump deport many of my family members who have been living here all of my life?

Will he put plans in motion as soon as Barack Obama is relieved from his duties? Will he stop at no cost to make America great again? My entire family began to be concerned about those relatives who are here illegally working paycheck to paycheck to maintain a somewhat stable home.

ily as members had to make arrangements with one another on the possibility that their children would be left parentless if mass deportations came to pass.

My young cousins had talks with their parents about the possibility of their parents not coming home. They told them who they would contact, and what they were to do in case anything happened. A majority of my cousins are very young and they were left scared and afraid of what their parents could immanently face due to their parents legal status. Their fears could become a reality if Trump decides to follow through with his ten point plan to make America great again.

The America he wants to create is putting fear in children who have known a life with their parents. Not a life where they must relocate and have a chance to live in a home without their parents. The night of November 8th everything changed for a majority of my family and many other families alike. This sense of fear has began to haunt them due to the election of one person.

One person who can change the lives of millions of people here in America. People who work hard to make a honest living to provide for their families. Now many people, just like my family, must live in fear because one person decided to break up families for a better America. No one should ever have to live in fear that they will be distanced from their family, especially young innocent children.

I along with many other Americans are displeased with the results from the 2016 elections. Many people throughout California have taken to the streets their frustrations by leading peaceful protest to show the entire country that they do not like the outcome of this election. Various organizations with different goals have joined together to show the entire country they do not agree with the electorate colleges choice of president.

From the beginning of his campaign trail, Trump expressed such negativity towards all immigrants that it framed them to all as the worst of the worst. This negativity has drawn a picture to all that immigrants just like my own family members are the lowest of the lowest, when in reality they are good people.

Just like many Americans I am disappointed with this 2016 presidential election, but now we must move on and find ways to make sure that the changes coming to our country do not affect us in negative ways. We must protect those we love and care for by fighting back these drastic changes that will cause negative impacts on the lives of many Americans.

Marissa Duran, Rialto, CA

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Words to Think About: Modern Day Cruising

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ruising is a modern day phenomena. I first went on a cruise in the late 1970’s and they were certainly different from today. The food, the accommodations, the service, the entertainment were all inferior.

The ships today are bigger, more commodious and both the food and service are much better.

Today, most of the ships have balcony rooms and several larger rooms are designated as “handi-

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cap rooms;” the restroom facilities are at least twice as large. The newer ships also have more shops, more bars and make more stops on their routes. Amazing to me is that cruise ships now cover the world. Several transverse the globe.

From personal experience, many lines have short cruises. Examples: a three and four day cruise to Ensenada; and the same to Bermuda; and the same to the Greek isles.

The average ship has rooms with various prices. The inside cabins are cheaper; followed by outside rooms with a small window; next are rooms with a large viewing window; then comes the room with a balcony and the last are the suites. All businesses have a way to make money. Black Friday brings many of them out of the red. With cruise ships it is the price of their booze.

Also be aware that the people who go cruising are mostly seniors-like Stella and me. However, they do have programs for children and teenagers.

STELLA AND I RECENTLY WENT ON A CRUISE TO SANTA BARBARA AND ENSENADA. Santa Barbara is an unforgettable town about 95 miles north of Los Angeles. It is often re-

ferred to as the American Riviera; in contrast to the French and Italian Rivieras.

It has been described as, “Having white-washed houses dripping with bougainvillea, sapphire-blue water rolling up a rocky coast, palm-lined beaches, and an enviable climate.”

The scenery is dotted with Spanish and Moorish style buildings.

It was settled 8000 years ago by the Chumash Indian tribe that was attracted to the area by the abundance of fish in the Pacific Ocean.

In 1542, two sailing vessels, commandeered by the Portuguese explores Juan Cabrillo stopped from Mexico. He was followed

by Sir Francis Drake in 1579. In 1602, the Spanish Sebastian Vizcaino named the region but it wasn’t until 167 years later before Spain returned.

The Franciscan Missions came to Santa Barbara in 1786, the tenth of 21 in California. Its setting, surrounded by majestic mountains, leaves no doubt why it is called “Queen of the Missions.” It is a thrilling experience today to visit the mission and see its museum, chapel and historic cemetery where scores of the city’s founders are buried.

The Spanish ruled the area until 1822 when Mexico made California a Mexican territory. This

ended in 1847 when Santa Barbara became part of the United States.

A monumental event occurred in 1925 when an earthquake leveled the town. The civic leaders rebuilt the city in the Spanish colonial style that set the standard for the city today.

I would be doing Santa Barbara a great injustice if I neglected to mention two major assists nearby: the province of the Santa Ynez Valley wineries and the historic Danish town of Solvang-just a hop-skip and jump from downtown Santa Barbara.

Both are worth the time, effort and money spent at both.

Ensenada is an amazing city. It is no longer a small fishing village and a pot hangout for hippies as it was in the 1960’s. It is a city of about 425,000 people, a bustling shipping center, an international commercial fishing port and a thriving tourist destination from cruise ships.

As one writer puts it, “Ensenada is action-adventure destination filled with fascinating history, welcoming wineries, colorful streets, and breathe taking scenery.”

Twenty years after Cortez conquered the Aztecs Juan Cabrillo discovered this bay in 1542 and named it San Mateo. Sixty years

later, the Spanish explorer Schastian Vizcaino arrived and renamed it, “Ensenada de Todos Los Santos.” Meaning “Ensenada the city of all the Saints.

The village was dormant until the 1848 War with the U.S.A. In the 1930’s Ensenada hit paydirt when Hollywood discovered it and people like Lana Turner, Bing Crosby and scores of others discovered it.

Fishing, sight-seeing like the famous La Bufadora and shopping, make it a paradise for the large “gringo” population and the thousands of tourists.

Stella and I have visited both Santa Barbara and Ensenada many times and recommend both enthusiastically.

There are approximately 40 well known people that have homes in the Santa Barbara area. Among them are the following: Bo Derek, Brad Pitt, Carol Burnett, Cheryl Ladd, Dennis Miller, Laura Schlesinger, Ellen DeGeneres, John Travolta, Kenny G, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Dreyfus, Rob Lowe, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg.

Incidentally, President and Mrs. Ronald Regan had a ranch there that they frequently visited. My understanding is the estate sold it after their deaths.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

2016 guide to Christmas resources in the Inland Empire

By Yazmin Alvarez

everal organizations are spreading holiday cheer throughout the Inland Em-

pire.

Non-profit groups, local businesses and some cities are hosting toy giveaways and free Christmas block parties in the upcoming weeks to ensure families do not go without this season.

The following is a list of free holiday resources for families in need in the Inland-area: Christmas Toy Giveaways Redlands

19th Annual Christmas Block Party Dec. 10 — 10 a.m. to noon

Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Avenue.

Hosted by the Redlands Police Department, Quality of Life Department, local businesses and numerous volunteers, the annual event offers free gifts to children in the Redlands community along with food, bicycles, games and crafts.

Information: 909-798-7633 Christmas Dinner Luncheon for Seniors 60+

Dec. 15 — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lugonia Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Reservations are required and going on now.

Information: 909-798-7579

Fontana

Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy’s 11th annual Toy Giveaway and Resource Fair Dec. 17 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Living Way Christian Fellowship, 16725 Valencia Avenue

Event will offer 500 turkeys and food bags to provide for a holiday dinner, 1,000 toys and community resources and vendors.

Information: 909-723-1695 Bloomington

Christmas Toy Giveaway

Dec. 18 — 10 a.m. to noon

Vida Life Ministries, 11608 Cedar Ave. Registration is going on now and is required for the toy giveaway.

Information: 323-823-4762 or 323-351-3724 Riverside

14th Annual Toy Distribution and “Posada Navideña” for children 12 and under Dec. 18 - Noon to 4 p.m. in Riverside

Hosted by the San Gorgonio Pass Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Entertainment, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, crafts, hot dogs, beverages and more.

Event is open to the public.

For location information: 951849-9029 Victorville

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Several Inland Empire organizations and groups will host Christmas toy giveaways for children and families in need in area communities.

Victor Valley Rescue Mission Christmas Toy Giveaway Dec. 20 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

San Bernardino County Fair-

grounds, 14800 Seventh Street The Christmas event includes fun for the entire family and will feature Santa’s Village, crafts, games and live music.

The event is open to families with children 12 and under.

Registration is required and is available now through Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mission, 15572 7th Street.

Information: 760-955-5958

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Ex-SBHS track star Bill McMurray became Top-10 professional heavyweight boxer

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San Bernardino High School graduate Bill McMurray (Left) fought or sparred with most of the top heavyweight boxers of the 1960's.

Pictured here fighting Sonny Liston in 1968.

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By Harvey M. Kahn

ormer San Bernardino High School athlete Bill McMurray once fought heavyweight champions Floyd Patterson, Ken Norton, Sonny Liston and was a professional sparring partner for Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

Keith McMurray says his father told him to never fight unless he is ready. At 57 years-old Keith McMurray will launch his comeback to professional boxing after a 18-year hiatus. McMurray's late father, Bill McMurray was among the top track hurdlers in the nation while attending San Bernardino High School from 1952-1954 before going on to produce a remarkable career in pro boxing.

Like his father, Keith McMurray can not claim a championship caliber record. Both were exceptional athletes who become box-

ers. Keith said his father was a imposing physical presence who was actually projected to be a receiver for the 1960 expansion Oakland Raiders. At 6'4" and 220 pounds, Bill McMurray could run the 100-yard dash in 9.6 seconds.

In a telephone interview from his home in Sacramento, Keith McMurray explained in detail how his father was never prepared for his fights with some of greatest heavyweights of all-time. "My dad fought former world champ Sonny Liston on four days notice.

He took a fight with another exchamp Floyd Patterson on two weeks. Same thing with his fight with another world champion Ken Norton." Keith said his own career somewhat paralleled his father's. "I'd often get a call asking if I wanted to fight tomorrow night." He said boxers need at least two months to prepare for a fight.

Bill McMurray had to work

very hard to win 27 fights and tried just as hard to lose 23. His official record was 27-23, with three draws and 11 knock-outs.

His pro career lasted from 1959 to 1971 but he remained a sparring partner until he was 38. Before that he was a undefeated regional army champ. He fought 16 fighters who were ranked in the top-10 in the world. He was knocked out by #1 ranked fighters Earnie Shavers and Eddie Machen. Lost on cuts in the 7th round to Norton.

He went the distance with ten world ranked fighters and knocked out #10 George Logan and held #4 ranked Tony Alongi to a draw.

Without a doubt, the biggest fight of Bill McMurray's career came in 1966 with a TKO win in the 8th round over #3 world ranked Thad Spencer, who was using McMurray as a tune up for a world championship fight with Muhammad Ali. As a 10-1 underdog, McMurray not only spoiled Spencer's chance at Ali's title but the win gave him the California State Heavyweight championship and placed him at #10 in the world. But he could only win three of his next 13 fights including losing seven by KO. "My dad never earned enough money where he could train fulltime like the others. He had to support his family by driving a truck 80 hours a week and never trained before most of his fights," said Keith McMurray, who thought his father flew from Sacramento to Pittsburgh and fought Patterson that night.

He pointed out that his father was a natural left-hander who like others at the time was made to fight right-handed. He said his dad never could punch with his right, relying on his left jab, his immense strength and exceptional athletic ability. By viewing his

1968 fight in Reno with Liston on Youtube, it was obvious McMurrray should not have been in the ring that night. He earned $3,000 for the fight, the biggest purse of his career. There were reports that he fought Liston with broken ribs.

Keith McMurray said he and his father were born in San Bernardino. His father married Margaret Banks, his high school sweetheart and they had four children. Records show Bill McMurray was known as Earnest McMurray at SBHS and SBVC, where he ran track for coaches Jim Brasher and Bill Hoyt. At SBHS, his track coach was Rudy Lanto and his football coach was Garth Huffaker. As a senior at SBHS, McMurray won a decathlon event that included five runs, two hurdles, pole vault, high jump and shot put. The next year at one track event he took 1st in the high and low hurdles, 1st in the 220, ran a leg in the 1st place mile relay, and came in 2nd in both the 100-yard dash and high jump.

His first pro fight was held at the Orange Show Swing Auditorium and he never fought in San Bernardino again. There were discussions of a local fight between he and Jerry Quarry for the state title but it never materialized.

Keith McMurray said his dad remained in boxing as a leading sparring partner until he was about 40. Numerous publications tell of McMurray being a very dangerous gym fighter, so good that he was sometimes fired as a sparing partner. Keith said George Foreman fired his dad but was quickly hired by Muhammad Ali, who called McMurray a talented boxer.

Bill McMurray was inducted into the inaugural class of the San Bernardino Black Athletes Hall of Fame in 1973. He

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Bill McMurray (at right) was an exceptional athlete who never had time to stay in proper pro boxing condition.

was later enshrined in the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame. Keith McMurray said his father passed this year at age 79, but says he can still hear his father's voice everyday. "I was there at fights when my father was knocked out. It never bothered me to see it. My father was like a God to me. Very inspiring. He taught me well because he knew about all the mistakes, said Keith McMurray, who admitted that his career was stalled due to time spent in California Youth Authority and lack of training.

"I have to redeem myself. Yes. I'm 57 and my wife is against it.

My father trained me since I was 4 and now I'm now able to train everyday, something my legendary father was never able to do. I'm coming back and I'm going to shock the nation."

Colton & Loma Linda Fire Departments Parade of Lights

Beginning Monday, December 12th through Wednesday December 21st, the Colton & Loma Linda Fire Departments will be presenting our annual “Parade of Lights”. At dusk, Fire units adorned with Christmas lights will caravan throughout the neighborhoods and escort Santa Claus on a decorated sleigh. Candy canes will be distributed to the children by Santa and Fire Department personnel. Residents should be aware that the use of emergency sirens will announce the parade in each neighborhood. Due to the size of the cities, the parade will be conducted on eight separate nights.

Neighborhood Schedule

COLTON Thursday, December 15th – La Loma Hills and South Colton Friday, December 16th – Cooley Ranch area Saturday, December 17th – Reche Canyon area LOMA LINDA Tuesday, December 20th - South end of Loma Linda- (Barton to the north, Laurel Avenue to the east, Beaumont avenue to the south, Oakwood to the west) Wednesday, December 21st – North end of Loma Linda – (California to the east, Rosewood Drive to the North, Anderson to the west, Barton to the south.

PLEASE NOTE – IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DOWN ONE WAY STREETS AND CUL-DE-SACS. WALK CAREFULLY WITH YOUR CHILDREN TO THE NEAREST INTERSECTION (CORNER) TO SEE SANTA AND RECEIVE A CANDY CANE

Boys & Girls Club to offer Winter Day Camp

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Kids paint during winter day camp at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside. oys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside is offering three weeks of day camp over winter break in December and January.

Day camp is for ages 5 to 14 and runs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hansberger Clubhouse in Redlands.

Dates are Dec. 19-22, Dec. 27-30, and Jan. 3-6, 2017.

Cost is $100 per week per child.

Scholarships and early-bird discounts are available.

Day campers can go on field trips and participate in special activities.

Camp registration forms are posted at www.BeGreatIE.org, and are available at the Hansberger Clubhouse, 1251 Clay St., Redlands. For more information, call (888) 822-6535.

Bank of America helps the CAPSBC Food Bank this holiday season!

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hey wanted to help their fellow community members in need of food assistance. They came to volunteer in large numbers.

They helped sort and pack food for the CAPSBC Food Bank.

They were inspired and asked, “What else can we do to help?”

Then Bank of America awarded a basic needs grant of $5,000 to CAPSBC help with general Food Bank readiness. A forklift in need of repairs and the purchase of a couple of pallet jacks are now feasible thanks to this generous donation from Bank of America. It’s just in time for the holiday rush and the great need in San Bernardino County.

CAPSBC CEO Patricia L. Nickols-Butler stated, “Emergency food remains one of the most requested needs in the county. It’s imperative that the Food Bank operates at maximum efficiency making this donation so important. We are very grateful that Bank of America has joined our efforts to address food insecurity, and help lessen hunger and malnutrition in our communities.”

As San Bernardino County's largest provider of emergency food, the CAPSBC Food Bank is tasked with collecting, warehousing, and transporting food to serve over 250 community and faith-based organizations throughout San Bernardino County. The Food Bank pro-

vides millions of pounds of food annually. Last year Food Bank assisted 385,418 households with 10.5 million pounds of USDA /Salvaged Foods, and supplemented over 1 million pounds of USDA/Salvaged Foods to Soup Kitchens/Congregate Feeding Agencies to help prepare 917,175 meals.

“This time of year when resources are spread thin and demand is high, organizations like the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County are critical in addressing the growing need for emergency food assistance.” said Al Arguello, Inland Empire market president, Bank of America.

“We recognize the important role CAPSBC plays in combatting hunger and malnutrition in our community, and by supporting them we know we are contributing to a larger effort to strengthen San Bernardino County as a whole.”

Anyone interesting donating to the CAPSBC Food Bank, may make a check payable to CAPSBC and mail to 696 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408, or a secure donation can be made on our website at: www.capsbc.org/donate If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail: msalcido@capsbc.org or fill out a volunteer form at www.capsbc.org/volunteer

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • December 15, 2016 • Page A7

Obituary Colleen C. McNair

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olleen C. McNair (September 3, 1937 – December 6, 2016).

Colleen was born in Rockwell City, Iowa to Joy & Berniece Crouch. The family moved to Rialto, California in 1943, and she graduated from San Bernardino HS in 1954. Colleen married Gene E. McNair and they raised their family in Rialto; they were married for 27 years. Prior to her retirement, Colleen worked as an evidence technician for the Rialto Police Department for 11 years. Colleen is survived by one sister: Patricia Manthe, two children: daughter, Shari McNairO’Heran (husband Kevin), and son, Darryl McNair (wife Peggy); also, four grandchildren: Leanna (Neil), Justin, Howard, and Brandon (wife Crystal), and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and one child, Rene O’dell.

Donations can be made on her behalf to: Friends of Rialto Police K-9’s P.O. Box 1732 Rialto, CA. 92377

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Colton Christmas Parade in photos

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Local children riding along with the Colton Community services Department.

(Back row left to right) Madison Barrera, Alma Vasquez, olivia sanchez, (front row left to right) Noah Limon and erynn sanchez all enjoyed participating in the parade with Colton relay for Life.

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(Above left) Colton Christmas parade Grand Marshal Jane Gerth and (above right) Fiesta Village mascot Bogey. (Below) Colton Joint unified school District’s ‘stuff the Bus’ jacket and toy bus

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • December 15, 2016 • Page A9

Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda boosts capacity with $12 million expansion

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By Yazmin Alvarez

ozens of families will be able to stay closer to their hospitalized children at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital thanks to a recent $12 million expansion to the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda.

The renovation project — the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House — was unveiled Dec. 11 and includes a 45,000 square foot expansion, adding an additional 33 new guest suites to the house built in 1996, tripling in size to meet the growing needs of more than 1,000 families served through the Ronald McDonald House charities program each year from areas including Riverside, San Bernardino, Coachella Valley and beyond, according to a news release.

The program often operates at 125% occupancy, working to place families at local hotels and covering those costs until a room becomes available. In 2013, more than 800 families were referred to hotels, the release said.

With the new upgrades supported through funding from groups such as the LA Kings, On-

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inland empire ronald Mcdonald house celebrates $12 million expansion with local Mcdonald’s franchisees, the san Manuel Band of Mission indians, the Los angeles Kings and ontario reign at ribbon-cutting ceremony on december 11.

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a ceremony held dec. 11 celebrated a $12 million expansion to the newly named inland empire ronald Mcdonald house in Loma Linda.

tario Reign, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and McDonald’s Operators of Southern California, families could expect to see brand new furniture, kitchens, laundry rooms, among other amenities that will provide a home away from home.

“When a parent hears their child is critically-ill and in need of medical attention, nothing matters more than being close by when they need you most,” said Jay Brand, board chair, Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House, in the release.

“These major lead gifts from the San Manuel Mission Band of Indians, McDonald’s Operators of Southern California and the Los Angeles Kings and Ontario Reign will help ensure we can strengthen even more families during an unimaginable time.”

Families are expected to stay in

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the $12 million dollar project includes a 45,000 square foot expansion and the addition of 33 new guest suites complete with kitchens, laundry rooms and other amenities.

the new house by Christmas.

To learn more about the new Inland Empire Ronald McDonald

House or to donate, visit http://rmhcsc.org/inlandempire.

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Bells Are Ringing Throughout the Inland Empire

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By Ricardo Tomboc

n Friday November 18th the Salvation Army Corps of San Bernardino began its traditional “Red Kettle” bell ringing Campaign. Bells began ringing at the larger San Bernardino area retail establishments. The bell ringing tradition has ushered in the Christmas season since 1891. It all started in San Francisco by Captain Joseph McFee, in an effort to collect enough money to provide a free Christmas dinner to the poor immediately follow-

ing the San Francisco Fires.

This year’s first kettle workers at the Highland Wal-Mart shopping center were excited to be part of the holiday spirit. Mr. Haskins Herndon has been with the Salvation Army Corps of San Bernardino for over a year and this is his second year at ringing the bells. He was found greeting shoppers with a “Happy Thanksgiving” next to his Red Kettle!

Francisca Tousley of San Bernardino is ringing the bells for the first time. Francisca was greeting shoppers with a gigantic smile, and being a mother of two kids, Francisca naturally gravi-

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Mr. Ray Carson from Highland has a history with the Salvation Army as a volunteer in Arizona and has had the opportunity to ring the bells at one time. Ray said that the Salvation Army “has a special place in his heart.”

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Little 4-year-old Ryan Carranza drops his donation into the kettle as his mom looks on in the background. The Bell Ringer is Mr. Haskell Herndon who has been ringing the bells for the Salvation Army Corps of San Bernardino for 2 years now.

tated towards youngsters and even letting them ring the bell!

The kids seem to enjoy taking the donations from their parents to drop into the kettles.

Many people donate at the kettles for various reasons. Mr. Ray Carson from Highland, has a history with the Salvation Army as a volunteer in Arizona, and has had the opportunity to ring the bells in the past. Ray said that the Salvation Army “has a special place in his heart”. Melia Steward from San Bernardino, dropped her donation into the kettle and said that she, “donates frequently”, whenever she can.”

All the Kettle donations collected during the Christmas Bell Ringing season in San Bernardino are used to provide food baskets, feed the homeless and provide other essential goods and services during the Christmas Season.

This year the Salvation Army Corps of San Bernardino is trying to fill most of the bell ringer positions with volunteers as opposed to paid employees. The high cost of labor has made it difficult to feasibly operate the program. However, many have stepped up to the plate and have pledged to volunteer. Many service organizations like the Rotary Club have taken entire days at a time to sponsor a specific loca-

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Gregory Agvila 8, from Cooley Ranch Elementary School drops his donation in the kettle while his Grandfather Robert Agvila looks on. Francisca Tousley of San Bernardino is ringing the bells for the first time. Francisca was greeting shoppers with a gigantic smile, and being a mother of two kids, she naturally gravitated to youngsters and even let the kids ring her bell! tion.

If you would like to volunteer your time at the Kettles or make a direct financial donation to the San Bernardino Salvation Army

Corps, you may call the Corps office at 909-888-1336. The new Salvation Army Corps office is located at 2626 N. Pacific Ave. in Highland.

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Inland Valley Development Agency Notice Inviting Bids Prospective bidders are hereby notified that the INLAND DEVELOPMENT VALLEY AGENCY ("AGENCY" and/or "Owner") will receive sealed bid proposals for the DFAS BUILDING NO. 2, ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS, EDA Grant No. 07-49-06572 (the “Project”). The complete Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the Bidder’s name, the project name, project number, and the words "Sealed Bid - Do Not Open" clearly marked on the outside of the mailing envelope. Bids may not be submitted by facsimile or electronic telecommunication. Bids submitted via USPS or other courier service must have the project name and project number and the words "Sealed Bid - Do Not Open" clearly marked on the outside of the mailing envelope. All Bids shall be submitted by delivery to the AGENCY at the address provided below and will be received until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, January 12 th , 2017 . Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Any bids received after the specified date and time will be rejected and returned unopened. The address for delivery of Bids is: INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attention: Clerk of the Board 1601 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100 San Bernardino, California 92408 The selected contractor shall construct all improvements in accordance with the project plans and specifications and the request for proposals specific to this bid package. The value of this is estimated at $855,804.00.

Any questions or communications shall be in writing.

Written questions regarding details of the project will be accepted until Wednesday, December 28 th , 2016 at 10:00 A.M . Written questions must be directed to Jim Harris, Project Manager, INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY at jharris@sbdairport.com.

Contract Documents may be obtained from the AGENCY at 1601 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino, California 92408, upon payment of a $350.00 nonrefundable fee. Make all checks payable to "INLAND DEVELOPMENT VALLEY AGENCY." Documents are also available for free download on the AGENCY's website, www.ivdajpa.org . A full list of all requirements regarding this project can be found in the project specifications. All information, addendums, and notices regarding this Project will be posted to the AGENCY website. It is the sole responsibility of all perspective respondents to check the website for any pertinent information that may be issued. A non- mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 1601 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA 92408 on Wednesday, December 21 st , 2016 at 10:00 AM . Each Bidder must be licensed in the State of California and qualified to perform the Work described in the project specifications. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3300, the contractor must possess the following classification of contractor's license: CLASS “B”. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works contract unless registered with the department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section Code 1725.5. Each Bidder, and each subcontractor listed by the Bidder in the bid proposal, must be registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5. Each bidder has to be an active SAM registrant and not be on the debarred list. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for five percent (5%) of the maximum amount of the bid. Said check shall be made payable to the INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY and when delivered with a proposal, shall constitute a guaranty that Bidder will, if an award is made to them in accordance with the terms of said Bidder's proposals: execute a contract on the AGENCY’s standard form, together with Labor Code Certification thereon; furnish contract performance and payment bonds with a corpo-

rate surety or sureties satisfactory to the AGENCY, each for not less than one-hundred percent (100%) of total bid price; furnish certificates of insurance evidencing that all insurance coverage required by the contract has been secured. This is a “public work” project and each CONTRACTOR to whom a contract is awarded must pay the prevailing rates and post copies thereof at the job site.

In addition, it is also the responsibility of each CONTRACTOR to follow all requirements of the State of California Labor Code as it relates to public works contracts. Before work can begin on a public works contract, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a Public Works Contract Award Information Form (DAS 140) to an applicable apprenticeship program that can supply apprentices to the site of the public work. The CONTRACTOR must request dispatch of required apprentices from an Apprenticeship Program for each apprenticeable craft or trade by giving the Apprenticeship Program. The CONTRACTOR is to use a Request for Dispatch of an Apprentice Form (DAS 142) to submit his/her written request.

Bidders are hereby notified that the prevailing rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, applicable to the work to be done for the locality in which the work is to be performed in compliance with Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California are on file in the AGENCY’s principal office at the address listed above and will be made available to any interested party upon request. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement the Department of by Industrial Relations. This project is funded through the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency and is subject to the provisions of the Davis – Bacon Act. The Davis – Bacon Act rates current as of 10 days prior to the bid opening will be applicable to the contract. The AGENCY reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularity or to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder consistent with the award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Bidder may not withdraw their bid for one hundred and twenty (120) days after bid opening.

INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPAGENCY San MENT Bernardino, California By: \s\ Jennifer Farris, Clerk of the Board CNS-2953798# PUBISHED EL CHICANO 12/15/16 E-7535

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF AUTOMOBILE(S) Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 91 HOND 1HGCB7651MA121463 6AVR767 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 17177 Eureka Street, Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA 92395 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

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Published in Colton Courier C-5613 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0011975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LNJ MARKETING, WATERFOUNTAINSANDMORE.COM, 7188 Kempster Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 Leota M Dollison, 7188 Kempster Avenue, Fontana,

CA 92336 James A Dollison, 7188 Kempster Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 4/1/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.

(B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Leota M Dollison Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino October 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 11/24/16 & 12/1,8,15/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5614 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012284 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIME LENDERS, TIME LAWYERS, 2130 N. Arrowhead Ave Suite 101 C, San Bernardino, CA 92405 Iron Mike Landrum Sr., 2130 N. Arrowhead Ave Suite 101 C, San Bernardino, CA 92405 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 8/2/2004 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.

(B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Iron Mike Landrum Sr. Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 4, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 11/24/16 & 12/1,8,15/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5615 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: world wide screen printing, 1584 Mohave Dr, Colton, CA 92324 Loretta J Holm, 1584 Mohave Dr, Colton, CA 92324 Timothy W Holm, 1584 Mohave Dr, Colton, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 1/1/2002 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.

(B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Loretta J Holm Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 17, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 11/24/16 & 12/1,8,15/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5616 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KREATIVE MINDZ X VIBE HIGH, Terence T Booker Jr, 10788 Mintleaf Way, Fontana, CA 92337 Wendell Young Jr, 11436 Silver Spur Ave, Fontana, CA 92337 Barry A Ludd, 11504 Aberdeen Dr, Fontana, CA 92337 Joseph E Randolph, 9804 Alder Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316 This business is conducted by (a/an): General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Terence T Booker Jr Statement filed with the County of San Bernardino Clerk November 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5617 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012953 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAR CHOICE AUTO ADJUSTERS, 22700 Cardinal Street, Grand Terrace, CA 92313 Manuel J Galvan, 22700 Cardinal Street, Grand Terrace, CA 92313 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Manuel J Galvan Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5618 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012950 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CENTRAL MUFFLER AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS, 13082 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710 Tony H Nguyen, 2785 Eucalyptus Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Tony H Nguyen Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5619 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012227 The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as: ENDGAME ESCAPE ROOMS, 851 S. Mt. Vernon Ave, Colton, CA 92324 Creative Chaos Entertainment LLC, 2657 Annapolis Cir, San Bernardino, CA 92408 This business is conducted by (a/an): Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 10/15/2016 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Jeremy Valadez G Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 3, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5620 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012735 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROYAL PANDA, 8740 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 Q&Q Express LLC, 8740 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91701 This business is conducted by (a/an): Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 11/01/2016 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Yuxia Lin Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 17, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5621 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012909 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PRESS AGENCY, PRESS AGENCY, 500 East E Street Ste 411, Ontario, CA 91764 Crea Realty Group, Inc, 1004 W. El Morado Ct, Ontario, CA 91762 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Salavador Torres Jr Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 23, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5622 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACQUISITIONS INVESTMENTS REDEVELOPMENT, 500 East E Street, Ste 226, Ontario, CA 91764 DLRC, Inc, 1004 W. El Morado Ct, 91762 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-

tious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November , 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-732642-RY Order No.: 160143473-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO MORTGAGOR OR THE TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/12/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU CONTACT A SHOULD LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of BENEFICIARY MAY sale.

ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VINCENTE SALGADO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 12/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0878414 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN County, BERNARDINO California; Date of Sale: 1/5/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: Near the front steps leading up to the City of Chino Civic Center, located at 13220 Avenue Chino, Central California 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $353,783.42 The purported property address is: 465 WEST F STREET #A,B,C, COLTON, CA 92324 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 0162-032-16-0-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that

information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Web site Internet , http://www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-732642-RY .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888988-6736 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16732642-RY IDSPub #0119528 Published Colton Courier 12/15/2016 12/22/2016 12/29/2016 C-5632

Attorney or Party without Attorney: Richard E. Bawden, CSBN 52204, Law Office of Richard E. Bawden, 300 E State Street, Suite 430, Redlands, CA 92373.

Attorney for: Petitioner, Linda Marie Cotton Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 351 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Adoption of Jonah J. Cochran CITATION FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL Case No. ADOSS 1500122 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA To: Ricky Jay Cochran and to all persons claiming to be the father or mother of said minor person(s) named JONAH J. COCHRAN By order of this Court you are hereby cited and advised that you may appear before the Judge Presiding in Department S-52, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415 of the above-entitled court on February 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said person should not be declared free from the control of his/her parents according to the petition on file herein.

If the Court finds that the interest of the minor(s) requires his or her protection, the Court shall appoint counsel to represent the minor(s). Such counsel shall be appointed whether or not the minor(s) is able to afford counsel.

If you appear without counsel and are unable to afford counsel, the Court shall appoint counsel for you if you request appointed counsel.

The purpose of this action, to free the minor(s) from the custody of his/her parent(s), is to permit the adoption of said minor(s) to a suitable adopting parent.

The Court may continue these proceedings, not to exceed thirty (30) days, as necessary to appoint counsel and enable counsel to become familiar with these proceedings.

Given under my hand and seal of the Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, State of California, this DEC 02 2016.

CLERK, by KELLY E. MERCADO, Deputy Published Colton Courier 12/15,12/22,12/29/16,1/5/17 C-5933

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